Japan's Low Wages Drive Young Workers Overseas

Young Japanese workers like Tomoki Yoshihara are leaving for countries like Australia where they can earn much higher wages due to favorable exchange rates
Japan's wage gap with other developed countries remains high despite recent increases, making overseas work more appealing
Countries like Australia, Canada, the UK, and New Zealand are seeing record numbers of Japanese working holiday visas
The outflow risks worsening Japan's labor shortage and economic outlook
More Japanese of all ages are choosing to live abroad permanently, signaling doubts about Japan's economy